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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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